DOD launched a reporting tool for military members, federal employees and contractors to come forward with knowledge of alleged U.S. government programs related to unidentified anomalous phenomena dating back to 1945.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III noted that some of the Black Hawks have already arrived in Australia, with more to follow.
An additional 300 U.S. troops will deploy to the U.S. Central Command area of operations to provide capabilities in explosive ordnance disposal, communications and other support functions for forces already in the region.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Secretary of State Antony Blinken made the case for funding to aid two democracies fighting for survival: Israel and Ukraine.